FAYETTEVILLE, Ark., Aug. 12 -- The University of Arkansas issued the following news release:

You have a brilliant idea that will provide solid research experience for an honors student in search of a thesis topic but need nationwide data so your student can crunch the numbers. Or perhaps a very small (and very pricey) lens will support a new line of undergraduate inquiry in your lab. The Honors College can help.

U of A faculty members are encouraged to apply for the Faculty Equipment and Technology Grants.

These grants are designed to help clinical, tenured and tenure-track faculty purchase specialized equipment or technology to advance undergraduate research at the U of A. Grants will be awarded once per fiscal year; this year's applica...